Why is Pelipper so good?

Pelipper's typing allows it to check Pokemon such as Mega Scizor, defensive Landorus-T, Mega Charizard Y, and Choice Scarf Keldeo, the latter two of which are huge problems for rain teams. Pelipper's solid STAB moves and wide support movepool mean it can assist rain teams in two ways.
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How good is Pelipper?

Personally, I wouldn't want to use Pelipper competitively, but for some reason it has some moderate bulk behind it. Its HP is pretty mediocre, but when it is maxed out it can back up Pelipper's excellent base 100 defense stat, especially when it has a defense-increasing nature (usually Bold).
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Is Pelipper strong?

Which are Pelipper's strengths and weaknesses? Pelipper is a flying and water type Pokémon. flying type pokémons are strong against grass, fighting, bug pokémons but weak against electric, rock pokémons.
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Is Pelipper a good Pokémon in sword?

Pelipper works best when using the ability Drizzle to cause the terrain to change to rain. Terrain control is important in all battles, especially with the introduction of Dynamax, so having the chance to change it on the fly is a great asset. Outside of terrain control, Pelipper works best at supporting the team.
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Who is better Politoed or Pelipper?

While Politoed is bulkier and has more supportive options, Pelipper is more offensive. Hurricane and Hydro Pump give Pelipper excellent STAB coverage that allows it to keep momentum while also breaking foes, especially Grass-types.
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How GOOD was Pelipper ACTUALLY? - History of Pelipper in Competitive Pokemon (Gens 3-7)



Is Pelipper a special attacker?

Despite Pelipper's average Special Attack stat, this set is very threatening due to Pelipper's ability to summon rain and access to high-Base Power attacks.
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Can Pelipper use surf?

Surf lets Pelipper force out Fire-types like Flareon and Torkoal, while Ice Beam prevents Grass-types such as Roselia, Bellossom, and Cacturne from freely switching into it.
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When did Pelipper get Drizzle?

Prior to Generation VII, Pelipper did not have Drizzle.
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Who can beat Pelipper?

The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to beat Pelipper are:
  • Thundurus (Therian),
  • Zekrom,
  • Deoxys (Normal),
  • Electivire,
  • Raikou.
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What is Pelipper catch rate?

Catch rate. 45 (5.9%)
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What is Pelipper hidden ability?

Skimming the water's surface, it dips its large bill in the sea, scoops up food and water, and carries it. It dips its large bill in the sea, then scoops up numerous prey along with water. It is a messenger of the skies, carrying small Pokémon and eggs to safety in its bill.
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Is Pelipper better than Swellow?

Pelipper has a better typing, Knock Off, Defog, Roost, U-turn, Scald, Tailwind, also has Hurricane and Rain Dish if you want to use it in rain. Swellow has better things to be doing than supporting the team, so won't be running Roost, Defog or Tailwind usually and doesn't get Knock Off or Scald at all.
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Is Taillow worth training?

Taillow is an excellent offensive Pokemon thanks to its two great abilities, Guts and Scrappy, and a base 85 Speed that allows it to outspeed most of the unboosted metagame. It also has extremely powerful STAB attacks in Brave Bird, Facade, and Boomburst.
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Is Pelipper immune to earthquake?

Pelipper is immune to Earthquake and can tank Slash fairly comfortably as long as Groudon doesn't get too many Bulk Up boosts. The issue is Fire Blast; its power is even higher than normal thanks to Drought bringing out the sun and Pelipper's weaker Special Defense stat.
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How do you drizzle a Pelipper?

For Pelipper to have Drizzle, Wingull must have Hydration as its ability. Instead of privately contacting Staff, make a thread; it may help other players.
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What is Pelipper based off of?

Pelipper is based on a Pelican (duh).
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Is Drizzle a hidden ability?

Pokémon that can have the Drizzle ability: No. Pokémon that can have the Drizzle ability as their Hidden Ability: No.
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What is Turtonator hidden ability?

Its explosive capabilities are dampened by the rain, however, so it takes refuge in caves on rainy days. It is also capable of spewing poisonous gas and flames from its nostrils. Turtonator is the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Shell Trap.
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Is Pelipper good in Pearl?

4) Pelipper

It can set up rain very well in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. With solid defense and access to some of the more powerful Water-type attacks, Pelipper can deal some serious damage.
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What EVS does Snover give?

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Snover. Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Snover is a Grass and Ice Type Frost Tree Pokémon, with a 15.7% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Snover can be found with Snow Warning as an Ability and has a Slow growth rate with a 1 Attack EV Yield.
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